🌱 Riverfest Weekend + Help Beautify Our Parks + WPSF Golf Tourney

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town, including updates on...

• Riverfest weekend is here!
• Volunteer with Recreation & Parks.
• October WPSF Charity Golf Tournament.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Woodstock-Towne Lake today:

1. It's finally time for the 39th Annual Riverfest! The event is taking place this Saturday and Sunday at Etowah River Park in Canton. The annual festival draws huge crowds each year and features arts and crafts vendors, music, food and treat trucks and a kids' area with games, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, a miniature train ride and more. There's always plenty of shade under the tents, where you can eat and watch the musical performances and it's a great place to pick up unique gifts for loved ones. (Service League of Cherokee County)
2. We've got some of the most beautiful green spaces here in our county, and keeping it that way takes work. If you'd like to help, there's a Volunteer Trail Clean-up and Maintenance day coming up with Cherokee Recreation & Parks, it's a nice way to give back and enjoy the outdoors at the same time. The Oct. 7 clean-up day runs from 9 a.m. to noon, though the exact park hasn't been announced yet. The department will provide some tools, but if you have some hoes, rakes, shovels, loppers or trash pickers, please bring them along. You can register here, minors are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
3. There's still time to sign up as a participant or sponsor for the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation's 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Oct. 12. The "Luau on the Links" tournament will take place at the BridgeMill Athletic Club and will feature themed holes and prizes. Proceeds will go to the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation (WPSF) for community outreach, emergency aid and Shop with a Hero programs, as well as equipment, training and support. Fair warning, the event usually fills up quickly - you can sign up at the link. (WPSF Golf Tournament)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Tuesday, September 19

• Space Stories Storytime: For children of all ages with an accompanying adult, stories, singing, dancing, fingerplays and crafts at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Crafters Club: Bring your current knitting, crochet, sewing, scrapbook or craft work to the Woodstock Library for a crafting session and some socialization. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, the club meets at 7735 Main St. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Ready, Set, Code! for Kids: For ages 6 and up, learn basic coding with Scratch. All children must be accompanied by an adult, the class is at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (4 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Evening with an Astronomer: For all ages, learn about stars and other celestial bodies with the Atlanta Astronomy Club at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• RPG Night: New players are welcome, please make a reservation on the arcade's Meetup page to ensure your spot. The admission fee includes unlimited gaming until midnight, The Blue Ghost Arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• "Mortal Kombat" Launch Party: The "Mortal Kombat 1" tournament starts at 8 p.m., with prizes for the top-three winners, and admission includes unlimited arcade machines until midnight at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m. - midnight)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Open Mic Night - You can sign up for a future spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Country Dance Night, featuring The Honky Tonkers - The evening begins with dance lessons. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Sweet Read has a Fall Pop-Up Sale going on this week on select books by Christian inspirational and historical romance authors including Janette Oke, Lori Wick, Wanda Brunsteter, Karen Kingsbury, Jerry Eicher and more. Hit the sale to get five books for the price of two, the book shop is located at 8990 Main St., the operating hours can be seen at the link. (The Sweet Read via Facebook)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance, be sure to check the venues' official calendars for their full schedules.

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St.
  • Wednesday: After School Special - 90s & 00s Alternative Pop-Rock | Live Video Shoot (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Banks & Shane - Atlanta's Entertainment Tradition (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: No Diggity - 90s R&B, Hip Hop & Pop Tribute (9:55 p.m.)
  • Saturday: SkynFolks - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: The Linkin Park Tribute (10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Big Band Jazz - Performing the Hits of Burt Bacharach (4 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St.
  
  • Friday: Maker Bar - Bode + Ev (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Hand Paint Earrings with Broken Ankles (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400
  • Saturday: Fall Fun Wine Tasting (5 - 8 p.m.)
• IN WDSTK - Open to non-members
  • Thursday: YPOW AM - Networking event at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7 - 8:30 a.m.)
  • Thursday: emPOWer - Networking event at The Manual, 9058 Main St., Unit 112. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  • Wednesday: Discovering Pickleball - At the Dupree Park Pickleball Courts, 513 Neese Road. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Discovering Disc Golf - At the Prodigy Par 2 Disc Golf Course at Dupree Park. (2 - 3:30 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Thursday: Family Crafting Hour - Sun & Moon Hojalata Art at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. Registration is here. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Pokémon Club - For tweens, head to the Rose Creek Library for some fun, chatting and snacks, bring along your cards, game, plushies and friends. Registration is here. (3:30 - 5 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Sunday: Paint on the Patio - At the Reeves House Education Studio, 734 Reeves St. (2 - 4:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Woodstock Arts Video Game Tournament - "Madden 24," on the Event Green downtown, 113 Elm St. (3 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - Most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Tuesday: Woodcarving Club, Painters' Club
  • Wednesday: Walking Club, Fit over 50
  • Thursday: Line Dancing, Adult Coloring Club, Nimble Fingers Sewing Club
  • Friday: Fit over 50
• Other
  • Wednesday: Murder on the Night Train - Murder mystery event at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway, registration is here. (8 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Yoga in the Park - Join Natalie Skubic from Ember Hot Yoga for a free, beginner-friendly class on the Event Green downtown. (10 - 11 a.m.)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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